‘Goong’ musical lauded to be a great success in Japan

On December 16th, the musical ‘Goong‘ created another round of success through its performance at the Tokyo International Forum C Hall!

SS501‘s Kim Kyu Jong and Supernova‘s Sungmo play the role of the crown prince together. As they’re both members from two of the representative Hallyu groups in Japan, their double casting brought about huge success in tickets even before ‘Goong’ hit the stage.

All 1,400 seats were completely filled, and the Japanese audience members were reported to be dazzled by the Korean traditional costumes and props, and laughed and cried over the musical’s witty lines. Many were seen exiting the theater while humming the musical’s main theme songs.

‘Goong’ was originally a popular manhwa (comic) series before it became a hit TV drama under the same title. Continuing off of the success, the musical version was launched last year with TVXQ‘s Yunho as the leading role.

Source + Photos: Star Today via Nate
by VITALSIGN / AllKPop

YoungSaeng and KyuJong @ Seoul - Tokyo Music Festival 12.25.2011

YoungSaeng's 'Let It Go' Performance



KyuJong's 'Yesterday' Performance

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Kim HyunJoong @ Music Bank Year-End Special 12.23.2011

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[Diary] HyunJoong 15th Story ‘..........’ 12.21.2011

Credits : Hyun-Joong.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com
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Hi ^^~~ Good morning keke
I woke up 2 hours ago, cleaned up the ramen I ate this morning keke washed up and made a greeting like this
It seems like I’ve slept soundly because this whole week was very busy for me. 2nd part of Japan music video, album jacket photoshoot, filming for year-end performance.......- - It seems like it’s not exaggerating to say that I’ve lived through this one week with my eyes wide open ^^:;;;; keke
Even so, I went to HongKong yesterday and received 4 awards so my tiredness went away. Thank you (--)(__)(--)kekeke
But I kekekeke <-----This.. doesn’t mean anything really so don’t misunderstand. Not that I’m snickering at something, it’s just a habit..even when I write a text message, I would always write that even at situations that I shouldn’t and received a lot of misunderstandings keke ah!! Came out again like a habit keke uh again.....- - ;;
Now for the present to everyone, I am going to go out right away and will be preparing year-end award shows performance that will blow you off ^^
I will make you eye-candy with the great performance at year-end ^^
Weather has turned much colder. Even though it’s cold at the side.......Let’s live happily
Merry Christmas ^^ Happy New Year
Now that I’m back in Korea, I listened to the song ‘A little Closer’ by Kim YeonWoo and I really like it so I’ve been listening to it continuously since morning ^^
Hope everyone can go and listen too..
Thank you for loving me for such a long time and for this one whole year too ^^
I hope you will have a busy yet fruitful ending to the year end.

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Hello^^~~ Good Morning keke
Two hours ago I woke up, ate ramen, put them away, washed up and just like this I came on here to greet everyone.

I got through this week in a hectic manner therefore it seems like I slept soundly. From the Japan Music video volume 2, Photoshoot for jacket (cover of the album) to the end end-of-year performances…… It’s not far-fetched to say that I really live through this week with my two eyes wide open and awake. ^^;;;;;; keke

Anyway I went to Hongkong yesterday and received four awards, therefore my fatigue vanished as well, thank you very much (–)(___)(–)kekeke

However I “kekeke” <– this… it doesn’t mean anything special, don’t misunderstand, it is also not some silly laugher, just a habit of mine.. when I write a sentence and type this, I sometimes write this at times when it is not suitable which caused a lot of misunderstandings keke.. ah!! Once again it came out like a habit.. keke.. ah again… _____;;

Now that I have received the present from everyone. During the end-of-year events, I will now go and prepare in order to bring for everyone a shocking performance.^^

During end-of-year performances, I will show everyone a handsome stage as an eye-feast for everyone ^^

It has become colder now, and even though it is empty at the side of my body… do live happily

Merry Christmas ^^ Happy New Year

When I returned to Korea I heard the song ‘Closer’ by Kim Yeon Woo-nim, and I really like it, so from this morning I’ve been listening to it continuously ^^

I hope everyone will go and try listening it too..

For a long time and right now, thank you for loving me ^^

I hope everyone will live the last month of the year lively and meaningfully.




Source: KOB
Translation: Wonderrrgirl @ wonderrrland.wordpress.com

Kim Hyun Joong to start the new year with his fans

Kim Hyun Joong will be spending the new year with his fans through his new fan meeting event called ‘2012 Kim Hyun Joong Fanmeeting in Seoul‘.

He’ll be performing songs from his “Break Down” and “Lucky” mini-albums, as well as hold discussion sessions to talk about what 2012 will be like for him and his fans. Since the event is open to fans from all over the world, the diverse turnout is expected to cement his status as a Hallyu superstar.

Reservations for tickets opened up on December 21st, and in moments, the pages were flooded with 10,000 fans, claiming every last seat in just under 30 minutes. Fans that weren’t so lucky are still scrounging on boards and hoping that more dates will be added to the fan meet.

A representative of Key East expressed, “He’s counting down the days to meeting his fans. Even amidst busy preparations for year-end shows, he’s working hard to come up with ways to make the event memorable for his fans.”

After his fan meet, he will be preparing for the release of his Japanese single and promotions.


Source + Photos: Sports Chosun via Naver
courtesy of VITALSIGN / AllKPop

Kim Hyun Joong earns four awards at the ‘Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards’ [21.12.11]

Kim Hyun Joong was honored with four trophies at the ‘2011 Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards‘, proving once again that he’s the one of the leading Hallyu stars of Asia.

The awards ceremony takes in data gathered from Yahoo!’s search engine throughout the year to honor the hottest stars. Held at the Hong Kong Convention Center on the night of December 20th, Kim Hyun Joong came away with 56 million online votes, earning him the trophies of ‘Asia Top Buzz Solo Artist‘, ‘Korea Top Buzz Solo Artist‘, ‘Hong Kong Top Buzz Solo Artist‘, and ‘Taiwan Top Buzz Solo Artist‘. It was a special moment for fans, as it marked his 3rd consecutive year winning at the ceremony.

Kim Hyun Joong thanked his international fans in English upon receiving the awards. “I’d like to thank my fans for their endless love and support throughout my promotion. I hope to repay you with a better image next year.”

A Korean broadcasting official added, “Kim Hyun Joong earned great popularity with his solo promotions all year long. He’s made a name for himself not only as a singer, but also as an actor, all over Asia, and I predict that his popularity will only reach greater heights.”

Fellow K-Pop star Super Junior also came away with four awards at the same event.

Source + Photos: Chosun
Credit: VITALSIGN @ Allkpop

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Kim Hyung Joong was selected are the most popular star in Asia for 3 years in a row.

At the ’2011 Yahoo! Buzz Awards Ceremony’ which took place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on December 20th, Kim Hyun Joong received the ‘Asia Top Buzz Male Artist Award’ which is awarded to the most popular star in Asia.

Kim Hyun Joong is the only Korean artist to be receive the award 3 years in a row. In 2009, Kim Hyun Joong received ‘Korea Top Buzz Male Artist award’. In 2010, Kim Hyun Joong received both the ‘Top Searched Artist in Asia Award’ as well as the ‘Top Searched Korean Buzz Star Award’.

At the ceremony, Kim Hyun Joong stated, “I am very honored to receive an award 3 years in a row. Thank you. I am just grateful that I am so welcomed each time”, earning the applauses of the fans.

Kim Hyun Joong did not forget the fan service for the Chinese speaking fans. Kim Hyun Joong stated, “I will be working in Chinasoon. Please keep your expectations up”, exciting the fans. After he finished his speech in Korean, he also said his speech in Chinese and English as well drawing attention.

Kim Hyun Joong is becoming a star to represent Korea. Especially in the Chinese speaking part of the world, the proposals did not stop thanks to his popularity even after he officially stopped promotions. Kim Hyun Joong still receives invitations to year end concerts to perform along with some of the most popular Chinese speaking stars, invited even to close the events with his performance.

‘Yahoo! Buzz Awards’ announces the trends in the entertainment industry based on the search statistics and it is organized by the search engine Yahoo!

Source: Dispatch via Nate
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Kim Hyung Jun’s fans treat ‘She’s Completely Insane’ staff to lunch [20.12.11]

Fans of SS501‘s Kim Hyung Jun, who is tackling a role on the KBS drama, ‘She’s Completely Insane‘, paid a visit to his film set with an extravagant meal for 100 people.

Kim Hyung Jun was all smiles when he saw his fans appear with buffet cars and boxes of healthy food for the tired staff.

Additionally, an anonymous Japanese fan also sent over a bulgogi lunch set for 100 staff members to the KBS Media Center on December 18th, surprising everyone at the scene.

Kim Hyung Jun said, “As it is my first time acting, the love of my fans is everything and keeps up my strength. I’ll build off of their love with gratitude and work harder on my acting.”

The drama will begin airing on January 7th.

Source + Photos: W Star News via Naver
Credit: VITALSIGN @ Allkpop

Kim HyungJun's 'Glowing She' Preview and Character Introduction

Information taken from KBS website, translation and diagram done by Only Jun (kimhyungjun.net).
Please, do not edit the diagram. Took a long time to make this.
Repost with full credits.

 Source: KBS N + Only Jun (kimhyungjun.net) + TheSHERLINDA501 @ YT

[Diary] YoungSaeng ‘Completed Three Musketeers...’ 12.20.2011

Credits : young-saeng.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com
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Hello..^^
The weather really became winter-like weather before we knew it..
At such a time, must take care of your health so that you won’t fall sick!!
Wear warm clothes.. and remember to take health-food!!! (Only imply to elderly people!keke)
I am also already in my mid-late twenties before I knew it..
If I don’t take health-food.. my body will start to get restless..kekekekekekekeke (Oh my...- - ;;)

If I run around while doing Three Musketeers.. Health-food (is necessary).......kekekeke

Musical Three Musketeers which you've talked a lot about and and worry a lot...
Frankly speaking , I also.. worry a lot... about the musical..
At this point of time, it’s not an album but a musical...;;
However.. now, be it you or me.. I believe that we have the same thoughts now...
That I’ve done well for the musical Three Musketeers..^^

Above all.. the best part about it is.. having a whole new experience..
And also, it is like a self-development for me...

While practicing, I have a lot of worries on various things.. what should I do if I forget my lines.. what should I do if I can’t sing..
What should I do if I get scolded because can’t act... I have a lot of worries on various things..

But.. really.. I think it is difficult to find worthy people among the actors/actresses who has done Three Musketeers together..
Because everyone really did well.. so I was able to do it even more comfortably.. I think I learnt a lot...

The role of d’Artagnan.. I did my best in immersing maximum into the role...
While doing my last performance.. I felt it... That I’ve fell into this musical.. I’ve enjoyed it...
I was overwhelmed with emotions.. even at the end of it.. it’s not as though I’ve made an achievement...
I cried when I think of.. now, it’s farewell to all the actors/actresses.. and the musical Three Musketeers..

The last word.. “Thank You..” which I said unknowingly..
I think it is a word that really came from d’Artagnan’s heart...
And.. I am very thankful to fans who have always supported.. and watched without ever missing...!!

Really.. it is a musical that lets me have the thinking that.. even though we are growing older... we can still become pure..

It is a really enjoyable musical.. a musical that enlightens me... a musical that lets me meet with good actors/actresses...
A musical that I cannot forget... Three Musketeers!!!

Thank you...^^


But...!! There is still Daegu (performance) to go!!!!kekekekekekekekekekekekekekeke


-There is certainly still justice..-

-Written by Heo’tagnan, who plays the role of d’Artagnan in Three Musketeers-

Twitter Update 12.15-18.2011

Twitter Update 12.15.2011

=HyungJun=
2011-12-15 @ 1:33 AM 
Isn't this quite cute? Hwaiting all 3 of you. I must Hwaiting more too! I must go for studio filming later.. Couldn't get to sleep.  yfrog.com/j279745050j

=unfinished12=
2011-12-15 @ 1:52 AM
@HyungJun87 kekeke The photo came out great. Go and have some sleep~! I am going to Seoul from Busan TT Tired..

=yejupark=
2011-12-15 @ 4:11 AM
@HyungJun87 Strive on, HyungJun-ah^^! Hwaiting for your early morning filming too~

=HyungJun=
2011-12-15 @ 6:15 AM
@yejupark Weather is cold.. 

=HyungJun=
2011-12-15 @ 6:16 AM
@unfinished12 Let's go Busan to play.

=Steven_Lee_=
2011-12-15 @ 8:10 AM
"MARRY ME" M/V is out youtu.be/B5Fg35CPuvY Hope you all have a great holiday with loved ones!

=JUNUSofficial=
2011-12-15 @ 9:48 AM
드 라마 <자체발광 그녀> 블링블링 이벤트!!!! kbsn.co.kr/drama/bbs_view.php?seq=114467&page=1&menu_code=108411831192&keyfield=&keyword
Drama <She's completely insance> Bling Bling event!!!! 

=KyuJong=
2011-12-15 @ 12:00 PM 
I came to Tokyo in the morning !! Musical 'Goong' will be making its great start again from tomorrow!! Actors/actresses and staffs, Hwaiting everyone!! Thank you fans and audiences for giving so much love^^ I will work hard!! ~~ yfrog.com/kf89jzhj

=HyungJun=
2011-12-15 @ 12:51 PM
@kimkasu Jun Brothers Hurray! Hyung, let's spend Christmas.. together ..

=HyungJun=
2011-12-15 @ 12:52 PM
@jsimnida ㅠㅡㅠ

=HyungJun=
2011-12-15 @ 12:52 PM
@zerotic0124 Hurr

=zerotic0124=
2011-12-15 @ 12:57 PM
@HyungJun87 Hurr??Her??A girl??

=HyungJun=
2011-12-15 @ 1:48 PM
@zerotic0124 Oh my god..

=HyungJun=
2011-12-15 @ 1:49 PM
RT @90KKB: New layout design at HnB STORE!
We are having Piropiro and friends' Christmas event and new-joiner event in December, don't miss this chance~!
HnBSTORE.co.kr  twitpic.com/7tftfb

=kimkasu=
2011-12-15 @ 2:52 PM
@HyungJun87 keke Alright! Jun Brothers! Hip hip hurray! o o

Twitter Update 12.16.2011

=HyungJun=
2011-12-16 @ 12:37 AM
Really really cold. In the studio...

=ocd75=
2011-12-16 @ 12:46 AM
@HyungJun87 I'll give you a hug.

=YoungSaeng=
2011-12-16 @ 12:58 AM
Before I knew it, there is only 1 more musical Three Musketeers performance left~TT TT It's quite a pity that my last performance is a matinee (day performance)..TT TT I will do my best until the very last performance!!! Seems to be even sadder~~ as it is being called the last performance~~~~TT TT All for one!! Three Musketeers hwaiting!!!^^

=jjjjjin2yo=
2011-12-16 @ 1:12 AM
@mystyle1103 Hwaiting for the last performance!!! Sorry I couldn't go keke

=ljhmj85=
2011-12-16 @ 1:45 AM
@mystyle1103 Crying...

=sonya3543=
2011-12-16 @ 2:19 AM
@mystyle1103 Seems like time passes by so soon. You've done a great job all these while. You will do well tomorrow too. Hope you will shine on the stage putting in your best whole heartedly! Hwaiting

=wltofha123=
2011-12-16 @ 8:50 AM
@mystyle1103 Really already oppa's last performance??TT TT Seems like time really flies keke
Hope Heo'tagnan's last performance will be a big hit today too~~!!^^**
Hwaiting~~!!>.< kekeke

=Ljyvery=
2011-12-16 @ 12:27 PM
@mystyle1103 Heo'tagnan~~You won't forget about us even if you go for other musical works next time right~?ke Next time when you have time, let us all go play together for once~ kyekyekye~~

=KyuJong=
2011-12-16 @ 12:37 PM 

@mystyle1103 Ooing?! Already last performance!! I wanted to watch but I'm in Japan..!! heehee Aja aja Hwaiting Strive for justice!! Heo'tagnan!!!! yfrog.com/ntshjqoj

  
=HyungJun=
2011-12-16 @ 1:15 PM 
Ah, I ate these deliciously~! Best best  yfrog.com/nu6l5xj

   
=KyuJong=
2011-12-16 @ 11:26 PM
Assarabia Goong Goong Hwaiting!! Finally, the first performance (was done) nicely!! Bbyong bbyong!!!!^^ Everyone really worked very hard!! I really enjoyed watching it as an audience today!!!~~~

Twitter Update 12.17.2011

=jjjjjin2yo=
2011-12-17 @ 12:01 AM
@2kjdream KyuJong Hwaiting!!!

=mastadoo=
2011-12-17 @ 12:07 AM
@2kjdream I couldn't go even if I want to TT TT But even so, Hwaiting~!!^^

=JUNUSofficial=
2011-12-17 @ 12:22 AM
[New&Hot] Mnet WIDE E News "the Last Broadcating" making film(와이드 마지막 방송 현장) JUNUS HP : hyungjun.co.kr/board/index.php?bId=134 YOUTUBE : youtube.com/watch?v=eLL0vDQ-j_g&feature=share
 
=Ljyvery=
2011-12-17 @ 1:32 AM
Heo'tagnan last performance..TT See you during DaeGu perf~~>.<    pic.twitter.com/8NfLJJLR

=YoungSaeng=
2011-12-17 @ 3:14 AM
Ah.. Just as I'm getting close to Three Musketeers ensemble hyung-nim, noo-nim, dongsaeng now~~ it ended TT TT I don't know why but there's a relief when it ended today.. but on one hand, it seems to comes with a sense of regret.. Thank you!!! Because everyone has done really well during that period! But!!! There is still Daegu performance for us still~~~ke

=YoungSaeng=
2011-12-17 @ 3:19 AM
And more than anything else~~ Thank you director Wang YongBum!! Though I don't know if you would see this message~ I couldn't say a word of thanks to you during those times TT TT Big brother SungWoo hyung!! Great sunbae-nim JunSang hyung!! The one and only voice in the world BeobRae hyung~ Sexy guy YoungKi hyung~ Bbuing bbuing KiJun hyung!! Pretty boy JiHoon hyung!! Even though a dongsaeng but is Three Musketeers sunbae, KyuHyun~ nice dongsaeng WonBin~ Thank you everyone!!!!!!!!^^

=YoungSaeng=
2011-12-17 @ 3:26 AM
With me for a long time, AhSeon noona who is like a real sister to me!! From first to last performance, the sadness.. SoHyun noona!! JiYoung noona who is always emotional!! Ssonya noona who always sends encouraging messages!! Handsome king JungRyul hyung~ SoonChang hyung who steals my crops - -^ keke JunMo hyung whom I didn't meet before~~~ SangHyun hyung who always undergo alot because of me~~ Orchestra and all the staffs who have put in alot of efforts into doing Three Musketeers!! Thank you everyone TT TT I will not forget TT TT This is like writing the PS in an album..kekekekeke Sincerely!! Thank you for giving me such wonderful memories!!!!^^

=musiciankkim=
2011-12-17 @ 5:33 PMStay tuned to actual broadcast!!!!!?keke
RT @HyungJun87: Isn't this quite cute? Hwaiting all 3 of you. I must Hwaiting more too! I must go for studio filming later.. Couldn't get to sleep.  yfrog.com/j279745050j

    
=Steven_Lee_=
2011-12-17 @ 7:07 PM
RT @soompi New singles this week from Super Junior's Donghae&Eunhyuk, Kim Hyun Joong, and Orange Caramel! bit.ly/sDa82p

=No_Eul=
2011-12-17 @ 8:00 PM
@mystyle1103 Oppa, so your musical has ended! Thank you for your hard work~^^ I couldn't go and watch it in the end, it is really a pity...TT TT 

Twitter Update 12.18.2011

=HyungJun=
2011-12-18 @ 6:16 PM 
Indeed, body must be trained! J Bro hurray!  yfrog.com/nwhbpdej

=ocd75=
2011-12-18 @ 6:39 PM
@HyungJun87 Oh I see...I must excercise. TT TT

=YoungSaeng=
2011-12-18 @ 7:12 PM
@Osh_yoru Did you do well??keke See you later!!!

=JungMin=
2011-12-18 @ 8:48 PM 
Today is a happy day~!^^ Was busy with filming from the morning so I left this message late! Sincerely thank you, and also sorry..^^ In the future, I will be a hard-working JungMin. And will work hard to become a person you can count on! ^^ twitpic.com/7uxv3r twitpic.com/7uxv47

     
=HyungJun=
2011-12-18 @ 10:47 PM 
Delicious food today too. I have eaten them well ^^ She's Completely Insane Hwaiting. Thank you yfrog.com/g0x94lrj yfrog.com/nzi5yrdj

Credits : xiaochu @ Quainte501.com